Can you think of any other historical figures in American history who are considered controversial? Who are they, and where does the controversy lie?

Richard Nixon is one of the most controversial historical figures in American history. He was the 37th president of the United States.

His controversial action is known as the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal is when five men broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate complex in Washington, d.c. Evidence was soon linked the break in to President Nixon’s re-election campaign.